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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,094.70, 738,142.05 and 159,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,094.70, 738,142.05 and 159,670.70 is: 239,506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,094.70 : 738,142.05 = 159,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,094.70/738,142.05 = 159,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,094.70x = 738,142.05 × 159,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,094.70x = 117,859,657,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,859,657,822.94/492,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,506.05

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